TEXAS -- Prepaid cell phone service - can anyone recommend any companies or deals?
Need it for emergencies for my senior citizen dad.
The service and cell need to be really reliable and reasonable rates.
Maybe 200 minutes nationwide plan for 1 year.
He generally needs it for emergencies only; in case of his car breaks down, needs help, and needs emergency medical help.
Thanks for any info.

I was tired of all the "extra" charges attached to regular cell phone service. So, I went to Wal-mart and purchased a Vigin Mobile phone for $49.95 which included $20.00 of service. My wife and I both use it. $.25 first 10 minutes used a day, $.10 every minute after. Need to add $20.00 at least every two months to keep it active. Great service, cheap and reliable. Check it out.